2.3" Fossil Shrimp Carpopenaeus Cretaceous Age 100 Mil Yrs Old Lebanon COA
Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon
Weight: 3 Ounces
Dimensions: 4 Inches Long, 2.3 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick (Plate)
Shrimp Dimensions: 2.3 Inches Long, 1.1 Inches Wide
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The item pictured is the one you will receive.
This is a genuine fossil
100 million years old Cretaceous Age.
A well-preserved fossil shrimp (Carpopenaeus) embedded in the limestone matrix. This specimen dates back to the Cretaceous period, approximately 100 million years ago. These fossil beds were first described by the Greek historian Herodotus, who poetically referred to them as “fish in the stones.” Unlike many lesser-quality examples from this locality, this shrimp has undergone no color enhancement or restoration, retaining its authentic natural detail.
The Cretaceous limestone deposits of Lebanon are renowned for their exceptional diversity of ancient life. Fossils from these formations rival those of Solnhofen in Germany and share the distinctive trait of being similar in color to the surrounding limestone matrix. The deposits at Sahel Alma, Hajoula, and Haqel date to the Cenomanian Stage of the Middle Cretaceous, around 100 million years ago. While these sites are best known for their exquisitely preserved fossil fish, they also yield a remarkable array of other well-preserved invertebrates, including shrimp and lobsters.
